Demographics & People — Moorhead, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 44,706 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~45,800 |
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| Median Age | 31.3 |
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| Total Households | 17,977 |
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| Family Households | 9,847 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2577 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 37,440 |
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| Black or African American | 2,896 |
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| Asian | 969 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,381 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 12,307 |
| Norwegian | 11,663 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 9,446 |
| Other groups | 5,443 |
| Irish | 2,978 |
| Swedish | 2,585 |
| English | 2,527 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,284 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,639 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,464 |
Language
| English Only | 37,812 |
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| Spanish | 782 |
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| Population 5+ | 41,706 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,712 |
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| Population 18+ | 34,097 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Moorhead, Minnesota.
